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Take the chance to enjoy free seminars on languages, culture and various professions from the College of Humanities and Law, HKU SPACE !

Feel free to participate in the English, German, Japanese, Korean, Swedish, Arabic, and Putonghua trial lessons and seminars. Join our dozens of talks to be delivered by experts from various professions and learn their skills and experiences. The opportunity is invaluable, particularly for those who want to become lawyers, architects and music therapists. And for those who want to learn more about psychology and how to apply it to real-life situations, the talks are something that you should not miss!

A total of 31 workshops, trial lessons and information sessions will cover all you need to make you a better player with diversified skills in the job market. Stay tuned and stay competitive!

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Appreciation of Language and Culture

Exploration of Professional Remits

  • 20Jan 2024 (Sat)10:30 - 11:30 Free

    Confronting Technology: the Future of Art and Design

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 311, 3/F., Admiralty Centre, Admiralty
    Online Platform
    Facebook Live
    Speaker
    • Mr Ricky Wong (Former Executive Committee, Hong Kong Designers Association, Founder of R-WOW Lab) ;
    • Mr Leo Chan (College Lecturer and Programme Manager, College of Humanities and Law, HKU SPACE)

    Mr Ricky Wong

    Ricky Wong is a relentless creator who never gives up and constantly strives to learn and progress. He firmly believes that to keep up with the pace, one must understand the market and continue to study and learn, both technically and conceptually. He graduated from London Central Saint Martins, and achieved the first-class honors in Commercial Advertising Design at Caritas Bianchi College. Ricky is a member of the Hong Kong Designers Association and had served as Executive Committee for two terms. He had held positions as an art director and creative director at 4As advertising agency and founded R-WOW Creative Studio, a local advertising and media creation company in Hong Kong in 2006 with rich marketing experience. Throughout his career, Ricky has created various classic advertisements, with the most well-known being the Royal Medic campaign.

    Mr Leo Chan

    Mr Leo Chan is the Programme Leader of Design Programmes at HKU SPACE and serves as a Member Board of Directors of the Hong Kong Federation of Design and Creative Industries. With over 18 years of experience in visual communication, graphic design, typography, branding, and strategic design. Leo has been selected twice as one of the '40 Under 40' in the Graphics and New Media category and acknowledged by the HKSAR Government as a new generation Hong Kong designer.

    37620084
    tracy.ji@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 20Jan 2024 (Sat)11:30 - 12:30 Free

    The Contentious Issue of Estate Division among Family Members

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Professor and Mrs Enouch Young Lecture Theatre (Room 204), HKU SPACE Learning Centre, 2/F Admiralty Centre, Admiralty, HK
    Online Platform
    Facebook Live and Instagram Live @ HKU SPACE LAW
    Speaker
    • Mr Wong Tak Shing (Partner Wong Shum & Co.)

    Mr Wong Tak Shing

    Mr Wong is a Full Member (TEP) of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) in the U.K. and has over 30 years of experience in administration of estate, trusts, contentious probate, non-contentious probate and succession, etc. He had previously handled many complicated and substantial probate litigation including Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal cases. Over the years, Mr Wong has been the lecturer and part-time lecturer on probate and succession laws for Hong Kong Judicial Department, the University of Hong Kong, HKU SPACE, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Polytechnic University, Open University of Hong Kong, Law Society of Hong Kong – Hong Kong Academy of Law respectively.

    25204665
    studylaw@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 20Jan 2024 (Sat)11:30 - 12:30 Free

    Ways to Deal with Mental Stress: Suggestions for You… and the Others

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 206, 2/F., Admiralty Centre, Admiralty
    Speaker
    • Mr Hoh Hin Wing Solomon (Registered Social Worker, Qualified Trainer of Mental Health First Aid and Breakaway Training)

    Mr Hoh Hin Wing Solomon

    Mr Hoh Hin Wing Solomon has more than 6 years of experience in vocational rehabilitation services, including sheltered workshops, social enterprises, and halfway houses. At the same time, Mr Hoh has more than 14 years of experience in drug rehabilitation services, including on-island, methadone clinics, refugee camps, and community anti-drug education. He is also a qualified speaker of the Toastmasters International, a national corporate trainer, and a social worker (BSW, MA, MCS, RSW) of STEWARDS.

    37620868
    media_comm@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 20Jan 2024 (Sat)11:30 - 12:30 Free

    What a Psychologist Can Do and How to Become One

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 306, 3/F., Admiralty Centre, Admiralty
    Online Platform
    Facebook Live
    Speaker
    • Mr James Wong (Adjunct Lecturer, College of Humanities and Law, HKU SPACE ) ;
    • Dr Rosa Kwok (Programme Director, College of Humanities and Law, HKU SPACE)

    Mr James Wong

    Mr James Wong is an experienced adjunct lecturer since 2010, with the career goal of applying and refining psychological knowledge and skills through teaching, and an award-winning producer, arranger and composer in the local popular music scene since 2009.

    Dr Rosa Kwok

    Dr Rosa Kwok brings evidence-based strategies to the classroom. As a business-minded education professional with over 13 years of rigorous laboratory research training and a strong publication record in peer-reviewed psychology journals. Dr Kwok brings a unique combination of education expertise, client-facing experience, and project management insight to convey evidence-based strategies to policy makers and practitioners.

    29755865 / 29755657
    emma.ng@hkuspace.hku.hk / sophie.yys.wong@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 20Jan 2024 (Sat)11:30 - 12:30 Free

    New Milestone in Property Management: the Licensing Regime and Regulatory Measures for the Property Management Industry

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 312, 3/F., Admiralty Centre, Admiralty
    Online Platform
    Zoom
    Speaker
    • Ms Diana Pang (General Manager (Regulatory) - Property Management Services Authority (PMSA))
    Ms Diana Pang

    Ms Diana Pang

    General Manager (Regulatory) of the Property Management Services Authority. Property Management Services Authority (PMSA) is a statutory body established in 2016. PMSA is tasked to regulate the provision of property management services by companies and practitioners in Hong Kong and to promote professional development of the industry.

    37620072 / 25088805
    jane.scj.wong@hkuspace.hku.hk / pdhmenquiry@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 20Jan 2024 (Sat)11:30 - 12:30 Free

    How Metaverse Relates to Our Life and Work

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 315, 3/F., Admiralty Centre, Admiralty
    Speaker
    • Dr LEE Lik Hang, Paul ( Assistant Professor, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University)
    Dr LEE Lik Hang, Paul

    Dr LEE Lik Hang, Paul

    Dr. Paul Lee is an Assistant Professor of Industrial & System Engineering at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He earned his Ph.D. from HKUST in 2019, specializing in Metaverse, AR/VR, and User-centric Systems. Prior to joining HK PolyU, Dr. Lee held the position of Assistant Professor & Director of AR & Media Lab at KAIST. During his tenure, he designed ubiquitous user interaction with mobile augmented reality on a city-wide scale and pioneered the immersive Internet: the ‘Metaverse’. Dr. Lee’s teaching portfolio includes courses on The Metaverse, Augmented & Virtual Reality, and Product Management & Principles and Practices of Global Innovation. His extensive industry experience includes co-founding and directing Avatech Innovation Limited, an Education Tech startup that serves 100+ schools and public and private institutions in Hong Kong, Macau, and China. As a Hong Kong Cyberport Mentor, he has also mentored startups in Hong Kong and China. Previously, Dr. Lee worked as a Postdoc Researcher at the Center for Ubiquitous Computing at the University of Oulu. There, he contributed to Finland government-funded projects, including 5GEAR (5G Enhanced Augmented Reality) and REBOOT, which aims to design the next generation of IoT manufacturing in 5G or more advanced mobile networks. Dr. Lee has actively served as a Program Committee Member, Reviewer, and Organizer for international publications.

    25088864
    wella.chau@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 20Jan 2024 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00 Free

    Unlock Your Vocal Potential: Free Session for Aspiring Singers!

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 307, 3/F., Admiralty Centre, Admiralty
    Speaker
    • Ms Anna Chan Pui Shan (BA (HKBU), MPhil (CUHK), PGDip (Trinity Laban Conservatory of Music & Drama), Mus (Royal Birmingham Conservatoire & HKAPA)) ;
    • Mr Francis Mok Yin Tsung (MMus (Voice Performance, London College of Music), MM (Choral Conducting, MU), BMus (HKAPA), Dip (HKAPA))

    Ms Anna Chan Pui Shan

    Ms Anna Chan Pui Shan is a talented mezzo-soprano hailing from Hong Kong. She pursued her music education at the David Seligman Opera School, Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (RWCMD), with the support of a Leverhulme Trust Scholarship. Prior to her vocal training in the U.K., Anna began her musical journey at Hong Kong Baptist University and later delved into ethno-musicology at the Chinese University of Hong Kong under the guidance of Professor Michael Edward McClellan. Anna's exceptional abilities have earned her recognition on various platforms. In 2015, she was invited to present a solo recital at the Church of St Peter in Chains, Malta, as part of the Mdina Cathedral Contemporary Art Biennale. She also reached the finals of the Lillian Ash French Song Competition 2016 at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance in London and the Mario Lanza Opera Prize 2017 at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. During her time at RWCMD, Anna showcased her talent by portraying the title role of Mrs. Herring in Britten's Albert Herring, receiving praise from Glyn Pursglove. Recently, she took on the roles of Inez in Gilbert & Sullivan's The Gondoliers for RWCMD's summer opera and Vera Boronel (cover) in Menotti's The Consul at Welsh National Opera. Both Anna Chan Pui Shan and Francis Mok Yin Tsung contribute significantly to the vibrant music scene in Hong Kong, showcasing their exceptional talents and enriching the musical landscape with their artistry.

    Mr Francis Mok Yin Tsung

    Mr Francis Mok Yin Tsung leads a multifaceted life, excelling in various musical roles. He is a singer, conductor, vocal coach, competition adjudicator, and clinician. Francis has participated in numerous opera productions, assuming diverse characters such as Don Giovanni in Don Giovanni, Harašta and Priest in The Cunning Little Vixen, Peter in Hansel and Gretel, Frank in Die Fledermaus, and Snug in The Midsummer Night's Dream. Notably, his portrayal of Bartolo in Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro earned him high acclaim as "a vibrant character in the opera." Currently, Francis serves as the Music Director of the Hong Kong Medical Association Choir, The University Choir at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and the Chinese University of Hong Kong United College Choir. He is also a guest teacher at Hong Kong Baptist University's Music Department and the founder of Sing Music Academy, a singing school. Both Anna Chan Pui Shan and Francis Mok Yin Tsung contribute significantly to the vibrant music scene in Hong Kong, showcasing their exceptional talents and enriching the musical landscape with their artistry.

    In-person registration is full.
    37620054
    performingarts@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 20Jan 2024 (Sat)14:30 - 15:30 Free

    Stories of a Law Student

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Professor and Mrs Enouch Young Lecture Theatre (Room 204), HKU SPACE Learning Centre, 2/F Admiralty Centre, Admiralty, HK
    Online Platform
    Facebook Live and Instagram Live @ HKU SPACE LAW
    Speaker
    • Mr Samson Lee (Alumni with 1st Class Honours LLB (Hons) Hong Kong)

    Mr Samson Lee

    The former top graduate of one of our joint MMU Law Programmes (Graduate Diploma in English and Hong Kong Law, LLB (Hons) Hong Kong) describes the trials and tribulations of being a modern day law student and his journey into private professional legal practice balancing study, family and career.

    25204665
    mmulaw@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 20Jan 2024 (Sat)14:30 - 15:30 Free

    A Long History of Hong Kong District Administration Elections from 1841 to 2023: Voting Behaviours

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 206, 2/F., Admiralty Centre, Admiralty
    Speaker
    • Dr Steven Hung

    Dr Steven Hung

    Dr Hung Chung Fun Steven worked as an assistant professor at the Education University of Hong Kong for 10 years, and worked in public education after retirement.

    37620868
    media_comm@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 20Jan 2024 (Sat)14:30 - 15:30 Free

    Applying Counselling Skills in Your Everyday Life

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 306, 3/F., Admiralty Centre, Admiralty
    Online Platform
    Facebook Live
    Speaker
    • Ms Losana Chan (Psychotherapist) ;
    • Dr Rosa Kwok (Programme Director, College of Humanities and Law, HKU SPACE)

    Ms Losana Chan

    Executive Director of Shalom Holistic Care Centre Experienced counsellor / psychotherapist ​ Experienced in providing psychotherapy Former senior university lecturer of psychology and counselling department Adjunct lecturer of School of continuing and professional studies of psychology and counselling courses Professional clinical supervisor QUALIFICATION: Master of Sacred Theology in Spirituality and Counseling (HK) Master of Art in Counseling (USA) Master of Divinity in Pastoral Care (USA) Bachelor of Science in Counseling Psychology (USA)

    Dr Rosa Kwok

    Dr Rosa Kwok brings evidence-based strategies to the classroom. As a business-minded education professional with over 13 years of rigorous laboratory research training and a strong publication record in peer-reviewed psychology journals. Dr Kwok brings a unique combination of education expertise, client-facing experience, and project management insight to convey evidence-based strategies to policy makers and practitioners.

    29755657
    sophie.yys.wong@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 20Jan 2024 (Sat)14:30 - 15:30 Free

    An Action Plan towards 'Occupational Safety and Health'

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 312, 3/F., Admiralty Centre, Admiralty
    Speaker
    • Dr Raglan Lam (Seasoned Practitioner for Occupational Safety and Health)

    Dr Raglan Lam

    Dr Raglan Lam is an Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) expert with over 37 years of industry experience. He holds numerous academic qualifications, including PhD in Safety and Health Management from the University of Hong Kong, Master's degree in Applied Science in Occupational Safety Management from the University of Western Sydney, Master's degree in Business Administration from the Asian International Open University and Diploma in Occupational Hygiene from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is a Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, Registered Safety Auditor, and Registered Safety Officer in Hong Kong. Throughout his career, Dr Lam has dedicated himself to providing diverse OSH professional services, such as developing and reviewing safety management systems, conducting accident investigations, risk assessments, and safety audits. He has served a variety of clients, including various departments of the Hong Kong SAR Government, public utilities companies, and large private corporations. Dr Lam is also an experienced lecturer, known for his practical case studies and illustrative teaching style that emphasizes the latest developments in OSH. This has earned him high regard and admiration from his students.

    25088869
    tommy.ng@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 20Jan 2024 (Sat)15:30 - 16:30 Free

    Discovering Music Therapy: Journey into a Rewarding Career

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 308, 3/F., Admiralty Centre, Admiralty
    Speaker
    • Mr Pan Ho (USA and Canada Credentialed Music Therapist (MT-BC, MTA) Adjunct lecturer, HKU SPACE PgDip in Music Therapy; Clinical supervisor, University of Melbourne Master of Music Therapy)

    Mr Pan Ho

    Pan graduated from the University of Hong Kong with a Master's degree in Social Sciences, majoring in Counselling and the University of Dayton (Dayton, OH. U.S.A) with a Bachelor's degree in Music, majoring in Music Therapy and minor in Psychology. He was the training coordinator for the Institute for Therapy through the Arts and was responsible for clinical training and volunteer program and coordinated workshops and trainings for other organizations. He worked collaboratively with other creative arts therapist and provided assessment and treatment to adults and children with various needs. Pan is also one of the co-authors for the music therapy social skills assessment tool Music Therapy Social Skills Assessment and Documentation (MTSSA): Clinical guidelines for group work with children and adolescents and Music – Not that simple: Music therapy case sharing. Pan is one of the few Hong Kong music therapists with full-time overseas clinical experience. He is also the co-founder of the Institute for Creative Art therapy (HK) Ltd. He currently provides community based music therapy to various organizations and schools, as well as an adjunct lecturer at HKU SPACE to teach different levels of music therapy courses.

    37620055
    performingarts@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 20Jan 2024 (Sat)16:00 - 17:00 Free

    The Power of Law: How It Shapes Our Lives and Careers

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Professor and Mrs Enouch Young Lecture Theatre (Room 204), HKU SPACE Learning Centre, 2/F Admiralty Centre, Admiralty, HK
    Online Platform
    Facebook live and Instagram live @ HKU SPACE LAW
    Speaker
    • Dr. Nisha Mohamed (Barrister-at-law (UK and HK); University of London LLB/ HKU SPACE alumnus )

    Dr. Nisha Mohamed

    Dr. Nisha Mohamed is a barrister both in the UK and HK, specialised in insurance law, company law, commercial crimes and civil frauds. Nisha appears in various levels of court for civil as well as criminal cases. She has handled numerous first instance and appellate level cases, including High Court trials and appeals in the Court of Appeal and Court of Final Appeal. Nisha also regularly prosecutes and defends in the Criminal Courts. Apart from her law practice, she also lectures and tutors on the JD, LLB and PCLL courses at the University of Hong Kong, HKU SPACE and City University of Hong Kong.

    25204665
    studylaw@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 20Jan 2024 (Sat)16:00 - 17:00 Free

    Positive Psychology: Positive Impact on Personal Development and Parenting

    Type of Event
    Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
    Venue
    Room 306, 3/F., Admiralty Centre, Admiralty
    Online Platform
    Facebook Live
    Speaker
    • Mr Matthias Law (Counsellor) ;
    • Dr Rosa Kwok (Programme Director, College of Humanities and Law, HKU SPACE)

    Mr Matthias Law

    Mr. Matthias Law has over 17 years of experience in providing consultation and training services for various sectors, including Government Departments, NGOs, Corporates, from kindergarten to Secondary schools, and Tertiary Institutions, etc., Mr. Law has a wide range of experience in working with children, parents and working adults. Being the director of a training centre, he is specialized in his humanistic approach in fostering clients’ psychological development and understanding. He is also consistently impressed his clients and trainees with his extensive competence in making good use of positive psychology skills and theories in trainings delivery.

    Dr Rosa Kwok

    Dr Rosa Kwok brings evidence-based strategies to the classroom. As a business-minded education professional with over 13 years of rigorous laboratory research training and a strong publication record in peer-reviewed psychology journals. Dr Kwok brings a unique combination of education expertise, client-facing experience, and project management insight to convey evidence-based strategies to policy makers and practitioners.

    29755657
    sophie.yys.wong@hkuspace.hku.hk
  • 20Jan 2024 (Sat)16:00 - 17:00 Free

    My Life as an Architect

    Type of Event
    In-person Attendance
    Venue
    Room 312, 3/F., Admiralty Centre, Admiralty
    Speaker
    • Mr Georges Hung (AIA)

    Mr Georges Hung

    For more than twenty years, Georges has served in leadership roles for major international firms in Europe and Asia, reinventing the boundaries of management and design at prestigious firms worldwide, such as Odile Decq + Benoit Cornette Architects & Urbanists in Paris and at RMJM, Woods Bagot, and Gensler in Hong Kong. Georges' work has been recognized with design awards by The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Union of International Architects (UIA) and the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH).

    37620071
    dorcas.kwan@hkuspace.hku.hk